instigation

US /ˌɪn.stəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.stəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
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xúi giục

the action of causing an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin:

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The inquiry was begun at the instigation of a local official.